July 29, 2012

The Fullness Coming

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Series: Passion - The Gospel of Mark Topic: Exposition Passage: Mark 13:1–13:37

Introduction 

Jesus and the Status Quo

Mark 13

God Has Left the Building (vv. 1-2)

 

What Now? (vv. 3-13)

 

Judgement? Why Wait? 2 Peter 3:9,15

 

Desruction of the Temple (vv. 24-27)

 

Lift Thine Eyes (vv. 28-31)

 

Wake Up! (vv. 32-37)

The Return of the King

Cross Shaped Conquerors 

For Community Meditation 

Growing In Knowledge

  • Does the thought of Jesus’ return encourage you or freak you out? Why?
  • Read Romans 8:18-25 where again the image of “birth pains” is used (as here in Mark 13:8). Discuss the metaphor of “birth pains” and why you think the Biblical authors use it to describe the time we’re now in (between the first and second comings of Jesus).

Feeling Life Deeply

  • Putting aside sentimentalism, what would you really do today if you knew Jesus was returning tomorrow? What is keeping you from pursuing those things today?

Living With Courage

  • Read Mark 13:32-37 again. What are the unique things God has called you to do in this world (consider your talents, opportunities, relationships, etc.)? Are you faithfully pursuing that work or would it be more accurate to characterize you as asleep? What would it take for you to be more fully engaged in the Master’s business?

other sermons in this series

Aug 19

2012

Truth and Power

Speaker: Mike Reed Passage: Mark 15:1–15:20 Series: Passion - The Gospel of Mark

Aug 12

2012

His Last Days - Pt. II

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Passage: Mark 14:32–14:72 Series: Passion - The Gospel of Mark